1) Wash, trim and chop 1/2 head of Cabbage (about 2 cups) and 1.5 pounds of Potatoes.
2) Place vegetables in a soup pot and add enough water or broth to cover.
3) Season with salt and pepper, bring to a boil then simmer for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
4) Puree Potatoes and Cabbage with an immersion blender (terrific holiday gift!) or in a food processor or blender. Return to pot.
5) Wash, trim and chop Kale into small pieces, add to soup. Cook for another 5-10 minutes to wilt the Kale, check seasoning before serving with
Cornbread and Salad.
Citrus Salad 
Wash, trim and chop Arugula.
Wash, trim and thinly slice Watermelon Radishes. Juice two Oranges and segment the other two. Mix the juice with 1/4 cup Olive Oil, 1 Tablespoon Vinegar, salt and pepper. Toss Arugula, Orange segments, Radish slices with dressing just before serving.
Baked Apples
Wash Apples, cut in half, trim stem ends and remove cores. Place face-down in a buttered baking dish, pour 1 cup Apple Juice, White Wine or water (or a mixture) over all. Sprinkle with 2 Tablespoons Sugar. Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Serve with vanilla ice cream!